Tulle for the kitchen: trends and news, photos in the interior

With the help of curtains, you can effectively and inexpensively transform the interior in the kitchen. In this way, walls are visually expanded or low ceilings are raised. But it is not enough to choose the right window decoration in the kitchen, it is necessary that the curtains correspond to fashionable design trends - this is the only way to achieve the perfect style. Tulle is considered the most popular in modern kitchen decoration. This material is often used for sewing light curtains.

Spectacular and varied tulle

A transparent patterned fabric with a light mesh-like texture is perfect for creating original curtains. This material is tulle. But in modern design, this type of fabric is considered to be a variety of transparent curtains, sewn even from chiffon, airy organza, awning or veil. The canvas can be plain or colored, smooth or textured enough. Among the huge variety, anyone can choose a curtain model suitable for a specific design of the kitchen interior.

Modern kitchen tulle is used for sewing both curtains and other types of transparent curtains:

• Roman version in austere style;
• Austrian air curtains;
• light version with a decor made of metallized threads;
• Japanese panels in classic style.

Despite the wide variety of options, classic air curtains remain the most popular in design. In addition to the decorative effect, they are also very practical. With the help of such curtains, light is easily diffused, but at the same time the room is not too dark.

To hang a new tulle in the kitchen (photo), you need to make a sketch of the curtains, pick up the material. They take into account the specifics of the room, so the curtains should be perfectly washed, dry well and quickly, be non-staining, lightweight, durable, fit into the overall style of the interior and decorate it.

Popular varieties of kitchen tulle fabrics include:

• organza;
• net;
• muslin;
• veil.

A curtain made of beautiful organza is considered practical, it is quite simple to drape, does not wrinkle, retains dust, but does not have high air permeability.

Beautiful curtains made of fine and coarse mesh perfectly transmit light and air, but it must be borne in mind that a lot of dust settles on them, so frequent washing will be necessary.

Stylish and original, without significant drawbacks, options for the kitchen will be filament curtains - muslin or veil. According to the composition of the fiber, it is better to select threads made of polyester, which does not wrinkle, retains bright sunlight, and does not shrink much.

How beautiful to hang in the kitchen

In addition to excellent transparency, the airy canvas has another important advantage - the material, unlike other fabrics, can be draped quite easily in a variety of ways.

One of the simplest ways to hang a translucent curtain is to collect the flowing piece of fabric along its entire length. into longitudinal wide folds, which are neatly thrown over a tubular or string cornice a few once. If done correctly, the middle part of the canvas will hang in a beautiful semicircle in the center of the kitchen window, and the side parts of the tulle will fall freely along the opening.

Tulle is often fastened symmetrically or asymmetrically so that the curtains completely open (or cover) the kitchen window. You can drape the curtains, giving them a beautiful look, in several simple ways:

1. When sewing, the curtains are fixed using longitudinal or transverse folds.
2. They create beautiful waves or folds by fixing the fabric with magnets, special rings or grabs.

Popular design options for draping tulle in small kitchens include:

1. The classic shape is a single wave, which is created in the center of the fabric. To do it, it is necessary to grab a part of the canvas from the inside of the curtain, and a falling wave of the desired height is obtained.
2. Double wave formed by a group of folds. It is necessary to form a volumetric sagging of a part of the curtain on top, and make a curved, but not very lush wave at the bottom of the canvas.
3. Transverse scallops, which are created using decorative pins or special holdings with magnets. In this case, the lower drapery is made from a spectacular W-shaped fold, which is offset to the lower edge of the entire canvas.

To create a beautiful modern drapery, designers often pull the hooks already made on both sides a little higher.

Vertically-even curtain folds on the eyelets look neat and orderly (photo) - rings from plastic or other material, which are fixed along the line at the top of the canvas and put on the round cornice forms. The density of the drapery created in this case will depend on the frequency of the rings and their diameter.

As you can see in many photos, cross drapery is done with the help of double-row cornices. In this case, the curtains are neatly placed one after another across the entire width of the kitchen window, then the canvas is fixed from different sides with beautiful hooks.

Selection of curtains according to the style in the interior

Despite the fact that light curtains in design are considered quite versatile, in many respects success the correct decoration of the kitchen depends on the exact selection of curtains in accordance with the general stylistic concept in the interior.

Classic - this is the sophistication of smooth lines, so it is preferable to choose canvases with airy drapery in natural colors. The strict style will emphasize the tulle of golden, brown, yellow shades. The drapery of airy folds flowing down the line brings classic elegance to the interior.

Graceful simplicity of style provence accentuates the short tulle. Often, such curtains are played up, forming them in two tiers. The first layer of canvas adjoins the kitchen window, and the second is the upper part, gathered in folds. Provence style windows are decorated with a chintz or silk curtain. The curtains suspended on decorative hooks look harmoniously, as you can see in many photos. In a Provencal interior, style shabby chic and country it is appropriate to use lambrequins with short curtains, the tulle arch also looks great. It should be borne in mind that lambrequins are applicable in rooms with high ceilings.

An excellent idea to decorate a window in a Provence interior can be a completely neutral white tulle curtain, complemented by a lace, rings or bows, a colorful curtain (photo).

Classic types of curtains with an asymmetric shape are suitable for the interior modern. Such curtains are most often multi-layered, since two or three types of materials are used to decorate window openings. They use modern and curtain decor in the interior.

The tulle on the eyelets fits perfectly into moderninterior. Thick curtains are used to decorate kitchens against the background of bright glossy facades, brickwork on the walls, inherent in the fashionable industrial style.

Luxurious East style accentuated by curtains with a texture of complex interwoven threads. The main thing in decorating such an interior is the selection of shades. The choice of burgundy or purple, gold or emerald shades will be organic in an oriental style kitchen. The canvases are usually thickly draped, decorated with large fringes or beads.

Using a short mesh tulle for the kitchen

Most often, short curtains are chosen for the kitchen. It is these curtains that are considered the most practical, they get dirty less, wash well, dry quickly. When using transparent tulle, the window remains open enough, but at the same time shaded, the room is protected from dust, bright sunlight.

Decorators use the following options for the kitchen design of short tulle curtains:

1. Mesh curtains, which are often made from silk or linen, from synthetic lavsan or nylon. The density of mesh fabric can be completely different. They produce tulle - nets with the finest weaves of threads.
2. Stylish models of curtains with eyelets. Rings in such curtains can be either metal or plastic. This detail not only has an aesthetic function, but is also quite practical, since with the help of such structures, the curtains are easily moved along the cornice.
3. Tulle noodles, an innovative model of curtains in the form of wide threads, often decorated with beads or large beads.

Modern trends in window decoration

Most of the textile stores or specialized sites present consumers with a wide range of such curtains. New items are offered with different textures, colors, combinations with other types of fabrics.

Short curtains remain in fashion, which are distinguished by their functionality, ease of care, and a variety of options for decorating the space. Trending modern design concepts include the following models:

• French curtains, which are great for a strictly classic interior, not oversaturated with unnecessary decor elements;
• "rustic window" curtains, beautiful curtains with lambrequins or hooks, often decorated with stylish patterns or bright color elements that create a cozy atmosphere in the interior of the kitchen;
• Austrian curtains, combined with practical blinds, decorated with a bright print or tassels or braid;
• do-it-yourself curtains, decorated with cotton inserts or neutral lace, ornamental embroidery, decorative hooks - flowers made of beads and twine, applique.

For interiors in a trendy brown or sand color, orange curtains are suitable. Green curtains will refresh the room. Decorators include mint, turquoise, powdery, blue, beige to popular shades. For an exclusively modern interior, the latest design development is recommended - a smooth tulle decorated with 3D printing (photo).

Small folds in dangling curtains also remain in vogue, but large creases in the chosen fabric should be avoided. Tulle with a print or photo printing is not combined with curtains, they are not used for such decoration and additional decorations.

Textiles are an important part of the kitchen interior. The use of tulle for window decoration remains in trend, creates coziness, combining airy and practical elegance with modern design trends.

Photo: new items in kitchen design